Fantic Launches Stealth 500: Lightest 500cc Naked Bike in A2 Category
Fantic Motor debuted the new Stealth 500 sport naked motorcycle at Passo dello Spino, Italy, boasting a record 147 kg weight.
- 463 cc
- 147 kg
- €6,490
What Happened
Fantic Motor presented the new Stealth 500 to European journalists on April 21, 2026, at Passo dello Spino. The bike is built from racing experience, drawing from Fantic's 2025 Moto2 World Champion Team success. It features a 463 cc single-cylinder engine developed by Motori Minarelli, producing class-leading power with a 46 mm Ride-by-Wire throttle body.
International press launch and test rides at Passo dello Spino.
Passo dello Spino hosts a round of the Italian Hill Climb Championship.
Stealth 500 available across Europe with Italian price starting at €6,490.
- Hybrid frame with steel trellis, forged aluminum plates, and removable rear subframe
- 41 mm USD fork and adjustable monoshock, ByBre brakes with Cornering ABS
- 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and USB-C port
- Four riding modes: Street, Wet, Track, and Custom
147 kgwithout fuel, with fluids
Lightest 500cc naked in A2 category
Why this matters
The Stealth 500 targets the A2 license segment with race-inspired technology and Italian design, offering the lightest bike in its class for enhanced agility and fun.
Terms in This Story
- A2 category
- A European motorcycle license category for bikes with power limited to 35 kW (47 hp).
- Cornering ABS
- An advanced anti-lock braking system that adjusts braking force when the motorcycle is leaning in a turn.
- Ride-by-Wire
- Electronic throttle control that replaces mechanical cables for precise engine response.
- Traction Control
- A system that prevents wheel spin by reducing engine power or applying brakes when loss of traction is detected.
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